USED OIL & OIL FILTERs

As of January 1, 2011, Oil Filters and Absorbents are banned from Wisconsin landfills. See below the oil filter absorbents that are banned. Used Oil can be taken to the Marathon County Landfill for FREE disposal. Your local auto shop may take it but always call ahead for procedures and fees (if any).

*We will also take small amounts of household cooking oil for no charge. If you have more than 5 gallons, please call so we may discuss your other options.

Used oil:

To recycle motor oil, bring it in a tightly sealed container and deposit oil in Used Motor Oil tank. Save and reuse your container for your next haul of motor oil.

OIL/gas mixtures

Oil/gas mixtures (like ones used in small engines) may also be deposited in the Used Motor Oil tank ONLY if it is less than 5 gallons. Mixtures over 5 gallons must be collected through the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

USED OIL FILTERS & OIL ABSORBENTS BAN:

The oil filter ban includes, but is not limited to, oil filters from these types of motorized vehicles:

Cars

Trucks

Vans

Buses

SUVs

Tractors

Off-road equipment

Forklifts

Backhoes

End-loaders

ATVs/UTs

Snowmobiles

THE OIL ABSORBENT BAN INCLUDES:

Clay-type absorbents

Synthetic absorbents

Rags

Paper toweling

Wipes

Oil-dry cloths

Absorbent pillows, pads, or socks

Sand, sawdust, paper or other absorbents

Disposal of up to one gallon of oil absorbent materials from a non-routine spill is exempt.

USED OIL FILTER RECYCLING DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Always call in advance to make sure they are still taking these items, for information on when and where to bring filters and oil, how they want it contained, and if there is a fee.